Tampa REALTOR® Magazine - November/December 2017

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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER TAMPA REALTORS®

Making the Sale during the Holidays DOS & DON’TS AND HOLIDAY BUSINESS ETIQUETTE PAGE 16

The Gift of Vision

A JOURNEY FROM BLINDNESS TO SIGHT PAGE 12

Protect Your Property GUARD AGAINST FRAUD PAGE 25

CODE OF ETHICS 11 • MARKET STATS 21

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CONTENTS

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017

Special section: holiday tips for realtors® Dos and don’ts for selling a home over the holidays; Business etiquette for the holidays

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PAGES 16 - 19

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A Note of Thanks from 2017 President Joe Perez

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Real Estate Lives

Local nonprofit helps rebuild lives.

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The Gift of Vision

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REALTOR® Robert Perez regained his sight from a blinding disease after receiving a cornea transplant.

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6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Member and Staff Achievements; In Loving Memory

11 CODE OF ETHICS

Advertising in the Guise of News

22 CALENDAR

Classes, Events and Committee Meetings

24 REALTORS® CARE

A Look Ahead

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What’s new in education in 2018.

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25 Protect Your Property Hillsborough County Clerk offers free tool to detect property fraud.

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FOUNDATION Expo Proceeds to Benefit Tampa Families

26 MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS New REALTORS®, Brokers and Affiliates

35 AFFILIATE CORNER

Affiliate Member Benefits

Affiliate Business Directory Search our list of active Affiliate businesses.

SUBMIT YOUR CONTENT! Do you have a comment on an article in this edition? Want to submit an idea or write an article for the next issue? Contact the editor at news@tamparealtors.org.

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2018 Dues Reminder Greater Tampa REALTORS® continues to add more value to your membership without raising your dues.

The invoice for your 2018 REALTOR® membership dues is ready and they remain unchanged from last year.

A $75 late fee is assessed for dues paid after November 30, 2017.

Your Dues Dollars at Work

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$120 - Member Dues Goes toward national-level advocacy and programs, products and services. $35 -Public Awareness Fee Educate consumers of the value of REALTORS® through its national Consumer Advertising Campaign.

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$116 - Member Dues Goes toward state-level advocacy and programs, products and services. $30 - Issues Advocacy Fee State-level advocacy that impacts your bottom line.

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$120 - GTR Member Dues Goes toward local programs educational opportunities and member services.

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$99 - Voluntary Investment Impacts your bottom line through issues mobilization and direct support of local, state, and federal candidates who support REALTORS®. $120 - GTR Member Dues Goes toward local programs educational opportunities and member services.

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REALTOR® Volume 1 | Issue 6 tamparealtors.org/magazine 813.879.7010 2017 OFFICERS President: Joe Perez President-Elect: Mari Colgan Vice President: Bob Pasquarello Treasurer: Dan Hazy Secretary: Diana Englehart Immediate Past President: Andy Joe Scaglione 2017 DIRECTORS Diane Acken, Ruth Bryson, Ashley Christie, Marvin Gordon, Lea Lagueux, Ellie Lambert, Mary McCall, Jack Rodriguez, Tom Scaglione, Carl Shenning, Janet Swilley, & Francine Villa EDITOR/DESIGNER Brittany J. Jackson, Communications Director STAFF WRITER Jessica Fisher, Communications Specialist

The Greater Tampa REALTORS®, Inc. (GTR) is the largest Tampa Bay-based professional association of real estate brokers and sales associates conducting business throughout the Bay. GTR provides educational programs, ethical guidance and other services that enable licensed real estate professionals to help people buy and sell homes in the Greater Tampa area. For more information, please visit tamparealtors.org.

REPRODUCTION Tampa REALTOR® magazine is published bimonthly for members of GTR in the interest of informing, promoting, and improving the real estate industry. With the exception of articles and materials from other publications reprinted in this magazine, members and affiliate members of GTR are hereby authorized to reproduce articles appearing in this newspaper, provided each such reproduction gives the following credit: Reprinted from the Tampa REALTOR® magazine, Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

ADVERTISING INFORMATION For advertising information/sales, please contact Brittany J. Jackson at 813.879.7010 or news@ tamparealtors.org. All advertising is subject to the approval of the GTR Board of Directors/Chief Executive Officer.

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Join GTR for 2018 Great American ® REALTOR DAYS

Thanks for a great year!

By: Meredith Bellanca

I want to thank you for allowing me to serve as your Greater Tampa REALTORS® 2017 president.

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alking through the halls of Florida’s Capitol building, swarming with eager REALTORS®, it’s hard to contain your excitement. March 2017 was my first trip to Great American REALTOR® Days (GARD) and the beginning of my love for political action. Every year, REALTORS® from across the state get the opportunity to visit Tallahassee to meet with legislators one-on-one and talk about pending real estate legislation.

Soon after my installation, I went to work with leadership and GTR staff to deliver improved services to our members. GTR became my second home because I was here every day.

In 2018, GARD will occur at the beginning of the regular legislative session. At this time, local legislators will head to Tallahassee for 60 days to discuss and vote on legislative proposals. A big issue that surfaced during the 2017 session was the proposed cap on fees charged by community association management companies for estoppel certificates (SB 398/HB 483). By attending GARD, we were able to talk to our local legislators and tell them why this mattered for REALTORS® and Florida homeowners. Because of our influence, the Florida Legislature passed the bill, gaining us yet another win in the fight for homeowner and private property rights.

Our building renovation is almost complete.

REALTORS® without offices are able to use our new closing room, free of charge, to finish client transactions. There are also computer stations in the lobby available for members to use.

But, GARD is not all business. It’s also a fun time and great networking experience. On the first night, the Florida REALTORS® Office of Public Policy will host an open house reception. All GARD attendees are welcome — just be sure to indicate your attendance when you register. On the second night, after a day of working hard at the Capitol, REALTORS® from across Florida will take over Adams Street in downtown Tallahassee for the annual block party. Your registration name badge is your pass for admission and two drink tickets are provided.

In 2018, GARD will be held Jan. 9 – 11. I have already marked my calendar and I really hope to see you there!

Now at the year’s end, I’m proud to say our hard work has paid off. We accomplished many of our objectives in the strategic plan.

We worked together to successfully cap estoppel fees. We have reached and exceeded our RPAC investment goals. GTR also enjoys a relationship with several local media outlets.

And these are just a few highlights of our 2017 success.

We gained a lot of new people in leadership positions who will continue to push our organization forward. As GTR’s 2018 past president, I look forward to supporting you all as we venture into new territories.

It has truly been an honor and pleasure to serve you all. As I sign off for the year, I look forward to a fruitful future.

Sincerely,

For more information and to register, visit TampaRealtors.org/GARD2018.

Meredith Bellanca is the Programs Director at Greater Tampa REALTORS®. She is also the staff liaison to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and an advocate for the REALTOR® Party. Want to get involved with RPAC? Email her at meredith@tamparealtors.org.

JOE PEREZ 2017 President

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ashley Christie (NextHome Discovery) obtained her broker’s license in October and is a recent graduate of the Florida REALTORS® Leadership Academy.

Kristy Perez was recently promoted to Programs Coordinator at Greater Tampa REALTORS®. In her new position, she will serve as a staff liaison to the Affiliate members and will assist the Programs Director. Her favorite part of the job is presenting Affiliates with tons of opportunities to network with REALTORS®. Kristy has been employed with GTR for nine months. She previously served on the First Impressions team.

Grace Smith earned the e-PRO® certification which teaches cutting edge technologies and digital initiatives to link up with today’s savvy real estate consumer.

GTR welcomes Jasmine Britt, our new Member Services Specialist. Jasmine was born in Panama City Beach, Florida and moved to the Tampa/Brandon area when she was around 13 years old. Having past experience in the hospitality industry, Jasmine plans to learn, grow and exceed expectations in her new position.

Fun fact: Jasmine loves watching HGTV’s House Hunters even though she knows it’s fake.

Kathryn Velez was recently promoted to Member Services Team Lead at Greater Tampa REALTORS®. Her new role is to provide the best services for GTR members and assist them with any issues they are having. What she loves about her job is the opportunity to make sure that every member leaves with a smile. Kathryn has been with GTR for eight months.

Javin Nededog is a new addition to our member services team. Born in Washington state, he has lived in Germany and Arizona before making a home in Tampa. The Hillsborough Community College student is currently pursuing a pharmacy degree. Fun fact: Javin can play the ukulele.

Michael Gappa was recently promoted to Member Services Team Lead at Greater Tampa REALTORS®. In this new role, Michael will provide services for members, resolve member issues and maintain the flow of communication with management. What Michael likes most about his job is the positive work environment each and every staff member provides. Michael also enjoys teaching new skills to his fellow team members and providing new ideas to improve the Association.

Brittany Stalker is the newest addition to the GTR team. She previously worked at the Pinellas REALTOR® Organization as a member liaison. At GTR, she will serve as the Professional Development Assistant.

Originally from Virginia, Brittany is a Navy veteran who worked on aviation structural mechanic safety equipment (ejection seats and air conditioning systems in F-18s). She is a mom to three kids ages 6, 7 and 13. In her off time, you can find Brittany coaching her daughter’s cheerleading team or in the stands cheering on her 6-year-old daughter who plays tackle football.

Tampa Bay International Real Estate Council (TBIREC) has been named a Gold Council in the 2017 Global Achievement Program. Only a select few of the 125 global business councils nationally were awarded this prestigious award. TBIREC achieved its golden status through a commitment to providing education, events, networking and resources to Council members.

Congratulations to the following members who have recently obtained the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation: Brandon Hayes, Jackelyn Perez, Sopia Siep, Tasha Tillman, Wendy Martin, Rachel Patterson, Melanie Graziano, Jessica Aguiar, Jennifer Montgomery, Janice Katz, Leslie McCluskie, Amy Soto, Jean Khoury, Elizabeth Busser, Melissa Doenges, Kathy Yannes, Anjali Gill, Danielle Trussell and Gina Befumo.

IN LOVING MEMORY...

John T. Sanders, Jr. passed away Friday, October 6. John was an active member at First Baptist Church Temple Terrace. His faith, kindness, and joy impacted the lives of many people through his service in church, in business, and in the community.

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He owned Sanders Realty & Appraisal in South Tampa and was active in real estate for 30 years. He was a graduate of Robinson High School and was a loyal supporter of the school throughout his life. John was a devoted fan of his Florida Gators from his first day on campus.

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Robert Rippy passed away Wednesday, November 1.

Robert was a longtime member of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® since 1981 and was a REALTOR® with Bob Hatton Realty.

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help real estate professionals and those in related fields find a new job or career. They provide support during the job seeking process through emotional support, industry training, networking opportunities and a specialized online job board.

Ron Weaver, a first responder, gathered a group of highly-ranked individuals in the real estate community to determine and identify the most important actions taken to help rebuild their industry.

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CODE OF ETHICS

Case #12-12: Advertising in the Guise of News

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hortly after mailing his “Homeowners Neighborhood Newsletter” to local residents, several complaints were filed against REALTOR® B claiming that he had engaged in deceptive advertising in violation of Article 12’s “true picture” directive. These complaints were reviewed by the Grievance Committee which determined that a hearing should be held and that all of the related complaints would be consolidated in a single hearing. The appropriate notices were sent and the hearing was convened.

REALTOR® A, one of the complainants, introduced REALTOR® B’s “Homeowners Neighborhood Newsletter” into evidence pointing out that, on the first page, REALTOR® B had prominently shown pictures of, and addresses for, ten homes in an exclusive area of town labeling each as “Recently Sold.” REALTOR® A, the listing broker for several of these properties, stated that, in his opinion, the average reader would readily conclude that REALTOR® B, by advertising this way, was claiming to have listed and sold the properties and that his claims violated Article 12, as interpreted by Standard of Practice 12-7. In response, REALTOR® B indicated that Article 12 was limited in scope to “. . . advertising and representations to the public” and that his “Homeowners Neighborhood Newsletter” was not, in fact, advertising but rather a well-intentioned effort to make homeowners aware of current market values. “Sale prices in our county become a matter of public record once a deed of sale is recorded,” REALTOR® B argued, “and anyone who wants to find out about recent sales can get that information from the

recorder’s office.” “All I am doing,” he continued, “is reporting news—and saving residents the time and effort of retrieving this information on their own. If someone appreciates my efforts and later buys or sells through me, so much the better, but that is not the reason for my newsletter.”

After hearing from the complainants and the respondent, and after reviewing the content of the newsletter, the Hearing Panel concluded that it did, in fact, violate Article 12 since, while the information regarding the properties themselves was accurate, its cumulative effect was to convey the impression that REALTOR® B had listed and/or sold the properties when he had not. The fact that he had been the cooperating broker in one of the transactions did not give him the right to claim, directly or indirectly, that he had “sold” any of the other properties because in no instance had he been the listing broker. The Hearing Panel did not accept REALTOR® B’s claim that his newsletter was exempt from scrutiny under Article 12 in that he was disseminating news and not engaging in advertising. They noted that the name, address, and phone number of REALTOR® B’s firm appeared prominently in several places; that a considerable portion of the newsletter was devoted to services available from REALTOR® B’s firm and the advantages of doing business with REALTOR® B; and concluded that while the newsletter might, in fact, include an element of “news” a primary purpose of it was to advertise REALTOR® B and his firm and, consequently, that it was subject to scrutiny under Article 12.

LEGAL FAQs From the Florida REALTORS® Legal Hotline The Legal Hotline attorneys answer questions about real estate license law and offer legal interpretations of standard business forms and contracts.

FREE legal advice is available for members! Call (407) 438-1409; Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Q: Is it possible to run my brokerage from my home?

A: Under Section 61J2-10.022, Florida Administrative Code, the required office can be in a residential location as long as it doesn’t violate local zoning ordinances. However, minimum office requirements and brokers’ signage requirements must still be met. If this type of office interests you, be certain to check with any homeowners’ association or condominium association. It’s possible that these associations prohibit such businesses.

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Robert Perez, an agent with Keller Williams, suffered from a blinding disease called Keratoconus until he received a cornea transplant in 2010.

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The gift of vision

One REALTOR®’s Journey from Blindness to Sight

By: Sunny Alexander

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am always amazed by the diverse community of professional REALTORS® in Tampa Bay. This edition, I would like to place the spotlight on one agent in particular who is truly inspiring. Robert Perez with Keller Williams Suburban Tampa/Plant City has a resilient energy that is authentic and contagious. He possesses a life view you only get once you have faced true adversity. What Robert calmly refers to as “curve balls” most people would describe as catastrophic, lifechanging events.

Robert’s first curve ball was losing his eyesight. His vision started to

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rapidly deteriorate in 2008 from a rare disease that attacks the cornea called Keratoconus. The cornea is like a dome shaped window and is held in place by tiny fibers called collagen.

Keratoconus thins the cornea and weakens the collagen causing the cornea to bulge out like a cone. As a result, vision becomes increasingly blurry and distorted.

By 2010, everything looked black.

As his vision deteriorated, the disease’s impact on his professional and personal life increased. Robert lost his driver’s license, which he described as one of his personal low points because it cost his

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independence. Eventually he was not able to work. But that didn’t compare to the heartache in his personal life.

He could not read to his three small children. He could not take them to the movies or amusement parks. For a committed father like Robert, that was the hardest thing to deal with.

After two long years on the cornea transplant list, thanks to Dr. Ben Perez with the Lions Eye Institute, things were about to change. On July 20, 2010 at 3:21 a.m., Robert received a call — a cornea was available. Two hours later, Robert was prepping for surgery. He woke up from the operation with stitches and feeling

THE GIFT OF VISION like his eyes were full of sand. He described it as utter agony. And it was all worth it.

A couple of days after the surgery he started to see light.

As time passed, his vision continued to improve. I asked him to tell me about the first thing he did when he could see again. He told me that he ate vanilla bean ice cream.

Vanilla bean ice cream? I thought it was somewhat odd to pick something to do that did not require eyesight. Never skipping a beat, Robert explained that being able to eat ice cream is good but being able to see ice cream while you eat it takes the experience to a completely different level. Of course, his fondest memory following the surgery was taking his three children to Disney World.

Unfortunately, life sent Robert yet another curve ball when his marriage came to a sudden and painful end.

He found himself unemployed and homeless. It would be easy to imagine throwing in the towel.

Not Robert. Through his church’s support, Nativity Catholic, he was given the opportunity to begin a career in real estate.

He decided to take the leap now that he was given the gift of sight.

He didn’t pass the test the first two times but he remembers vividly scheduling his third attempt to take the test on his birthday. As luck would have it, he passed on the third time. The day Robert received his passing score he quickly called his acting broker at Keller Williams, Julie Swain, and hung his license within

What is Keratoconus?

Keratoconus thins the cornea and weakens the collagen causing the cornea to bulge out like a cone.

As a result, vision becomes increasingly blurry and distorted.

the next six days. With his recentlyreturned sight, Robert found himself as a newly-licensed REALTOR® determined to make a difference for his family and his community.

In truth, describing Robert as determined simply does not do it justice. Robert is one of those people with a special something you notice right away. His desire to give back is so clearly sincere, it’s impossible not to be motivated. He uses his job as a REALTOR® to give back to the Tampa Bay community. In addition to serving his community through real estate, he is an ambassador for Lions Eye Institute and an enthusiastic and compelling advocate of the Eye Bank Association of America, Donate Life America and LifeLink Tampa.

During my conversation with Robert, it was apparent that he does not take life or sight for granted. He is one of those rare people who strive to make a difference every day. In spite of his curve balls, he is an optimistic and energetic role model for his children and our community. It’s hard not to be humbled by his amazing story.

Sunny Alexander graduated from West Point and subsequently served six years in the Army.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

a look ahead: What’s New in Education in 2018

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he Professional Development Committee has been busy planning for next year! In keeping with the association’s strategic goals, the education department will increase course offerings, provide a wide variety of classes and events with top-notch instructors and expand the education benefit to allow for additional opportunities for all members of GTR. In 2018, the Professional Development Committee (PDC) will highlight the prestigious Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI). Offering the GRI at a lower cost to the member is important to the committee. In 2018, members of GTR will be able to obtain the GRI for under $400! For our newest members, the 100 series of GRI also fulfills the 45-hour post license requirement and can be completed for only $99. We will offer the 100 series four times in 2018 and the 200 and 300 series will be offered twice. This means that every GRI student can complete the designation within six months.

Continuing education is paramount to the success of our members. Not only will you be able to purchase the 14-hour package during renewal times, but you can also complete individual CE classes throughout the year at no cost to you. GTR has expanded and increased our free CE and non-CE classes and will provide close to 400 classes and trainings in the next year!

Certifications and designations are one of our key educational components and we will ramp up the offerings in 2018. Next year, you will be able to earn the following certifications/designations right here at GTR: At Home with Diversity (AHWD), Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Military Relocation Professional (MRP), Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and NAR’s GREEN designation.

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GTR will also increase its offsite courses in 2018.

Quarterly, we will host classes in each of the three high REALTOR® concentration areas to provide educational opportunities to our members who live throughout Hillsborough County. This will allow our members to attend some of our classes without having to fight traffic.

The PDC is also ramping up our partnership with our online vendor, the CE Shop. We have purchased hundreds of classes to be used as giveaways, prizes and rewards for our members. This initiative promotes the CE Shop and helps GTR reach our members who are unable to attend our in-person classes. We will also promote the CE Shop monthly flash sales in our e-Connections e-blasts.

GTR will begin building a video library in 2018 with quarterly webinars hosted by Craig Grant, CEO of the Real Estate Technology Institute. These 45-minute to hour-long webinars will feature hot topics in the world of real estate technology.

For our newest members, we will have a quarterly series of classes that you can attend to learn more about working with buyers, sellers, contracts and more. These classes will be highlighted in the weekly e-Connections. As you can see, exciting things are coming in 2018! Keep an eye on the calendar at TampaRealtors.org/Calendar for the most updated schedule of classes and events.

Grace Smith is the Education Director at Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

November is designation awareness month Earn Credentials to Demonstrate Your Expertise

The National Association of REALTORS® and its affiliated institutes, societies and councils provide a wide range of programs and services that help members increase their skills, proficiency and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by NAR and each affiliated group upon completion of required courses. Below are some of the designations and certifications that will be offered in the coming months at Greater Tampa REALTORS®. View the education calendar at TampaRealtors.org/Calendar to register today!

Certified International Property Specialist / CIPS

Instantly align yourself with the best in international real estate by earning the CIPS designation. The designation requires completion of five full-day courses focusing on the critical aspects of international real estate transactions. CIPS designees are connected to an influential network of over 3,500 professionals who turn to each other first when looking for referral partners.

NAR’s Green Designation / GREEN

Through NAR’s GREEN designation, the Green REsource Council provides ongoing education, resources and tools to help real estate practitioners find, understand and market properties with green features.

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute / GRI

REALTORS® with the GRI designation have indepth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards and the sales process. Earning the designation is a way to stand out to prospective buyers and sellers as a professional with expertise in these areas.

Seller Representative Specialist / SRS

The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria.

At Home With Diversity® / AHWD®

Learn to work effectively with – and within – today’s diverse real estate market. The At Home With Diversity certification teaches you how to conduct your business with sensitivity to all client profiles and build a business plan to successfully serve them.

Military Relocation Professional / MRP

NAR’s Military Relocation Professional certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.

Pricing Strategy Advisor / PSA

Enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating comparative market analyses, working with appraisers and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values with NAR’s PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) certification.

Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist / RSPS

This certification is designed for REALTORS® who facilitate the buying, selling or management of properties for investment, development or retirement. Second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination are involved in this market niche.

Learn more about the NAR Family designations & certifications at tamparealtors.org/designations tamparealtors.org

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HOLIDAY SALES TIPS DON’T Overprice the Home From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, buyers are busy spending money.

An overpriced home can deter a potential customer who is already feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hysteria. Keep the price reasonable and a serious buyer will be motivated to close the sale quickly.

DO Invest in a Camera During those chilly winter months, buyers may not want to brave the elements to view your client’s home. Highresolution photos of the home for sale along with a virtual video tour goes well with a cup of hot chocolate from the comfort of a buyer’s home.

After viewing your photos/ video, serious buyers will show up to your home with an offer!

DON’T Leave Presents Out in the Open

DON’T Overdecorate If your client’s holiday decorations rival Santa’s Wonderland, then it may be time to scale it back a bit. Decorations should accent the home rather than clutter it. Clients should choose seasonalthemed decor over religious or cultural decorations. There’s nothing wrong with a little personalization but just don’t overdo it!

DO Keep in Mind International Buyers There are international buyers who don’t observe the American calendar. REALTORS® and clients motivated to sell should make themselves wholly available for showings throughout the holiday season.

DON’T Neglect Curb Appeal Florida winters are often filled with falling leaves and broken tree limbs in the yard, not to mention clogged gutters. It’s important to advise your clients that preparing the outside of the home is just as important as preparing the inside when making a sale. Remember, buyers want to envision themselves living in their future home.

For basic safety reasons, your clients should always be sure to remove any presents from sight. Place them in a closet or other enclosed space until a showing is over.

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business etiquette for the holidays Holiday cheer comes once a year, but good impressions can last a lifetime.

By: Dinah Eng

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his festive time of year offers no shortage of opportunities to network, celebrate with colleagues, and show your appreciation to clients with holiday cards and gifts. Yet with all of these cheery occasions comes the potential for etiquette mishaps.

Here, manners experts and real estate pros answer some common questions and provide tips that will help you make a great impression this holiday season.

Sending Cards: Is E-mail Acceptable?

It seems everyone in the real estate business is connected to their computers. So it would certainly be convenient — and affordable — to send electronic holiday cards to clients and colleagues. But is that acceptable?

“E-mail cards are being done a lot,” says Beverly Langford, author of “The Etiquette Edge: The Unspoken Rules for Business Success” and a principal of LMA Communication in Atlanta. “But there are people who would think that’s the easy way out, so it depends on your audience. I wouldn’t send e-cards to everybody. But something is better than nothing, and sooner is better than later.”

the holidays, and it will make your message more cherished.

“Handwritten notes are like gold,” he says. “It’s one of the best things you can do. You need to stay in contact with people at every opportunity, and the holidays are a season where you can market yourself with cards and gifts.”

Gift-Giving Dilemmas: What to Buy?

Shopping for your valued clients and most trusted colleagues can be tough. You know them on a professional level, but do you really know what they’d enjoy as a gift?

Luckily, there are plenty of options that will please just about anyone.

(Check out REALTOR® Magazine’s holiday gift guide for ideas.)

Edible gifts are always a safe bet, Price says. “Food or wine — if the client drinks — make appropriate gifts during the holidays because there’s a lot of entertaining going on,” he says. But any thoughtful present will do.

“A doctor and his wife recently closed on a house, coming here from Southern California in the middle of our rainy season. So I gave them two automatic umbrellas from Nordstrom, and a $50 bottle of wine to the doctor who referred them to me. It’s good to show your gratitude.”

Charles Price, a broker with Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate in Salem, Ore., says it’s always better If shopping for clients who just to do cards the old-fashioned way. bought or sold a house, use the People love getting mail during 18 TAMPA REALTOR® • November - December 2017

price of the listing as a guide, Langford suggests. “If you’ve just sold a $3 million house, you might want to do something like a lavish gift basket from Godiva.”

When it comes to your broker, what gift is best? Peggy Post of the Emily Post Institute Inc. in Burlington, Vt., says it’s not necessary to give gifts to bosses, in general. “You don’t want to look like you’re currying favor,” she says. “But if you feel like you really want to do something, you can bake something or buy something very simple. Another way to handle it is to get several people to pitch in for something.”

If a colleague buys you a gift, but you didn’t buy him one, don’t fret.

Just graciously thank him for it, Langford says. It’s not necessary to reciprocate, but you may want to make a note to yourself to get something for that person next year.

Going to the Party: What to Wear, Bring?

So, you’ve received an invitation to a holiday party. Now comes the tough decision — what to wear.

Don’t make assumptions, especially if you’ve never been to that party before. “If the invitation doesn’t state the attire, call and ask,” Langford says. You don’t want to show up underdressed to a blacktie event. Likewise, “If it’s strictly a professional party, don’t go in sparkling like a Christmas tree.”

To arrive to a party at someone’s home in style, there’s one accessory you can’t forget: a gift for the host.

Post recommends a small box of high-quality chocolates. “Or, you could bring something you’ve made, like muffins for the hostess’ breakfast the next morning, a decoration for the tree, or bulbs if they’re gardeners,” she says. “Just something simple to denote your gratefulness for the invitation.”

One thing to avoid bringing: cut flowers, Langford says. The flowers may be pretty and smell great, but the host will have to abandon her guests in order to arrange the flowers into a vase. After the party, a thank you note to the host will be well appreciated.

Conversation Starters: What’s Off Limits?

As a real estate practitioner, you probably have no problem striking up conversation in social situations.

However, at a work-related party, you should make an effort to veer away from “shop talk” and include spouses in the conversation. “Talk about noncontroversial current events, holiday plans, or people’s families,” Langford suggests. “Ask open-door questions that let the other person talk.”

To be on the safe side, avoid talking about issues that may lead to heated debates or get too personal.

If you plan to broach more touchy topics, such as politics or religion, “know who you’re talking to and whether they’ll enjoy a spirited conversation,” Price says. “You need to be careful not to get into an argument that leads to hurt feelings.”

Price also adds that you should keep the conversation positive, and never gossipy. “You should never say anything negative about other colleagues in a public situation,” Price says.

Making a Toast: What Should I Say?

Whether you’re moved to make a toast at a friend’s party or you’re hosting a gala and would like to say a few words, keep a few pointers in mind.

For example, the host or hostess offers the first toast at a formal occasion such as a dinner party.

Around a dinner table with friends, a guest can propose the first toast and often does so to thank the host for bringing everyone together, according to the Emily Post Institute.

Keep it short and to the point, focusing your remarks on the event being celebrated. A joke or short story is OK, as long as it’s clean. For a boost of confidence, write out what you wish to say and then practice it ahead of time, the Institute recommends.

Too Many Places to Be: How to Decide?

As party invitations start rolling in, you realize just how popular you are. Unfortunately, the season is short and parties inevitably will conflict with one another. If invited to several occasions on the same day, what should you do?

“Go to all three,” Langford says.

“People understand during the holidays that you’ll have many commitments. I’d much rather guests come by for 30 minutes and leave than say you can’t come because you’ve got to go to another party.”

Post, on the other hand, says you may decline two of the invitations by simply saying, “Sorry, I can’t make it.” No explanation is

necessary. What’s key, she says, is that if you say yes to one person, you honor that commitment even if a more desirable invitation arrives later.

“You could try to attend two of the parties,” Post adds. “But if the invitation is to a sit-down dinner, you need to sit and stay.”

Regardless of whether you go or not, you absolutely must RSVP. If you’ve ever planned a party before, you know how frustrating it is to be in the dark about who is coming.

Stating the Obvious: Watch What You Drink

Among all holiday etiquette faux pas, having too much alcohol to drink always tops the list, experts say. Your professional reputation and your friendships are at stake.

“I had a cocktail party one afternoon, and somebody broke a Waterford flute and didn’t bother to tell me,” Langford recalls. “I found it stuck in a corner afterwards. I was really surprised, given the people who were invited.”

To avoid embarrassing situations, either don’t drink alcohol or limit your intake. The days of work parties where coworkers let down their hair, got drunk, and ended up wearing lampshades on their heads are out of style, the Emily Post Institute says.

Reprinted from [REALTOR® Magazine], [December 2006], with permission of the National Association of REALTORS®. Copyright [2006]. All rights reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 2017 Single Family Homes

Sept. 2017

Sept. 2016

% Change

1,384

1,691

-18.2%

$238,845

$221,900

7.6%

96.9%

97.1%

-0.2%

30 Days

31 Days

-3.2%

Inventory (Active Listings)

4,373

4,568

-4.3%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.6

2.9

-10.3%

Sept. 2017

Sept. 2016

% Change

389

443

-12.2%

$155,000

$146,000

6.2%

97.2%

96.8%

0.4%

23 Days

24 Days

-4.2%

Inventory (Active Listings)

955

1,042

-8.3%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.0

2.4

-16.7%

Sept. 2017

Sept. 2016

% Change

3,274

4,078

-19.7%

$225,000

$205,000

9.8%

96.8%

96.8%

0.0%

26 Days

29 Days

-10.3%

Inventory (Active Listings)

10,610

11,097

-4.4%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.6

2.9

-10.3%

Sept. 2017

Sept. 2016

% Change

1,181

1,300

-9.2%

$150,000

$134,250

11.7%

96.1%

95.9%

0.2%

29 Days

30 Days

-3.3%

Inventory (Active Listings)

3,471

3,985

-12.9%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.5

3.0

-16.7%

Closed Sales

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Townhouses/Condos Closed Sales Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract

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CALENDAR NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of courses. Course dates and/or locations are subject to change.

Visit TampaRealtors.org/calendar for the most up-to-date information on GTR courses.

DECEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 6 Code of Ethics 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Must complete between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2018.

DECEMBER 13 Sales Avalanche: Building a Real Estate Team 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. Avoid the pitfalls of hiring the wrong candidate DECEMBER 14 Three Ways to Build Listing Inventory with RPR 10 - 11 A.M. Leverage RPR to target potential sellers and build inventory DECEMBER 14 Design and Deliver a Successful Buyer’s Tour with RPR 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Use RPR to create and manage a productive buyer tour.

DECEMBER 14 iCE - Increase Your Income with Virtual Assistants - 2 CE 1 - 3 P.M. This course is an interactive, live webinar, direct from the Florida REALTORS® studio!

DECEMBER 15 GTR - Early Closing NOON - 5 P.M. GTR will close early on Dec. 15.

Regular business hours will resume on Dec. 18.

DECEMBER 19 Introduction to the Residential Contract for Sale - 3CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Intro to the Florida REALTORS®/ Florida Bar Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase

DECEMBER 21 Contract Corner: Standard Terms and the Use of the Riders and Addenda 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Learn about the various available riders and addenda and common usage.

DECEMBER 21 Tech Talk: Become a Social Media Expert - Maximize Your Time and Effort 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. Learn the best systems for posting to multiple social media accounts using social media management tools.

DECEMBER 25-26 GTR Closed Regular business hours will resume on Dec. 27.

JANUARY 2018 JANUARY 10 50 Ways to be more Profitable in 2018 - 3 CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Tips to earn more in the new year JANUARY 10 Business Planning - 3CE 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. An in-depth introduction to business planning JANUARY 16 VA Boot Camp - 2CE 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. Become an expert in working with our men and women in uniform and help them realize the dream of home ownership!

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JANUARY 23 Business Tax Strategies 9:30 A.M. - NOON Effective record-keeping strategies and smart deductions that you can implement all year JANUARY 24 Getting Started with RPR 10 - 11 A.M. Learn the ins and outs of REALTORS® Property Resource®.

JANUARY 24 10 Ways to Earn More Business than Your Competition Using RPR 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Use RPR to improve prospecting and farming strategies, run accurate comp analyses, identify distressed properties and their impact, set industry standard values on home investments & more!

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JANUARY 25 Prospecting for Listings - 3CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Using scripts and objection handling JANUARY 25 Efficiently Working with Buyers - 3CE 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Find potential buyer customers and help them in the most efficient way possible.

JANUARY 30 Ethics and Business Practices 3CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This course is a valuable resource on real estate ethics and business practice.

JANUARY 30 Prospecting, Scripts, and Overcoming Objections - 3CE 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Practice objections, use provided scripts, practice qualifying sellers and more.

JANUARY 31 What Every REALTOR® Should Know About Home Inspections 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This class provides a basic understanding of the home inspection process including common defects found during an inspection and four point, wind mitigation, and termite/WDO inspections.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

2017 REALTORS® In Action

Affiliates December 13 | January 10 10 - 11:30 A.M. Appraisers December 11 | January 8 10 - 11:30 A.M.

Hall of Fame $25,000+ Lifetime Investment History Connie Johnson

Board of Directors December 11 | January 15 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Platinum R $10,000 Investment

Building Committee December 1 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Communications January 11 9:30 - 11 A.M. Finance December 13 | January 10 1:30 - 3 P.M. Governmental Affairs December 1 | January 5 9:30 - 11 A.M. Housing Opportunities December 13 | January 10 9:30 - 11 A.M. International Council December 11 | January 8 3 - 4:30 P.M. Professional Development December 15 | January 19 10 - 11:30 A.M.

Golden R - $5,000 Investment

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Brenda Wade

Crystal R - $2,500 Investment

Barbara Jordan

Jack Rodriguez

Commerical Alliance December 6 | January 3 10:30 A.M. - NOON REALTORS® PAC December 1 | January 5 10:45 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. Technology December 11 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. YPN Advisory Board December 12 | January 9 10 - 11 A.M.

Mary McCall

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Sterling R - $1,000 Investment

Property Managers December 14 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. REALTOR®/ Attorney December 7 | January 4 9:30 - 11 A.M.

Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. RPAC’s mission is to identify candidates for elected office on the local, state and national levels who will work with REALTORS® to promote and protect the American Dream of property ownership. Candidates who receive support from RPAC are not selected based on their political party or ideology, but solely on their support of real estate issues.

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GTR Class Cancellation Policy:

A $10 fee will be assessed for class cancellations not received at least 24 hours before the start of class time.

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The REALTOR®-Builder Expo is a trade show hosted by the Tampa Bay Builders Association (TBBA) and GTR. The expo allows builders to preview their new or soon-to-be constructed communities to REALTORS®. The beneficiary, RCF, offers up to $5,000 for down payment and/ or closing costs assistance to families who need a little help to achieve their dream of home ownership.

Pictured left to right: Laure Taylor, GTR Chair for the 2017 REALTOR®/Builder Expo; Greater Tampa REALTORS® 2017 President Joe Perez; REALTORS® Care Foundation 2017 President Al Letizio; and Mike Dotson, TBBA Chair for the 2017 REALTOR®/Builder Expo.

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Protect your property Hillsborough County Clerk Offers Free Tool to Detect Fraud By: Tom Scherberger REALTOR® Rod Banks’ assistant made a startling discovery last year at a vacant Valrico home he had listed.

Someone had moved in.

Xenia McBroom was on a routine inspection at the Diamond Hill home when she made the discovery. “She called me and I was just shocked,” Banks recalls. The $300,000 house in the gated community had sheets in the windows for curtains. Once he determined that someone really was living there, Banks called the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

The ensuing investigation would uncover an alleged scheme involving two so-called sovereign citizens who believe the laws of Florida do not apply to them. Both were charged with property fraud but the mess they left behind has occupied Banks for more than 18 months. The buyer backed out, the bank that owned the property spent six months clearing the title, ultimately selling the home to another buyer for a lesser price.

And Banks is still waiting to be repaid for the expenses he incurred.

“It’s really annoying and no one wins in the end,” Banks said.

As this case shows, property fraud is expensive and all too common. If it can happen to a bank, it can happen to anyone. It happened to Banks not once, but twice. A second home he had listed also was targeted by a scammer in a similar scheme.

But there is help to avoid falling

victim to such scams. A free service offered by Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller Pat Frank can protect property owners by alerting them to any official document recorded in their name.

Not only is it free, it takes less than a minute online.

Go to hillsclerk.com and click on the box labeled “Property Fraud Alert.”

Simply follow the instructions to subscribe.

Once you subscribe, you will be alerted whenever a property-related document is recorded in your name.

You can be alerted by email, text message or by phone.

The alerts cover a wide range of documents, including deeds, liens, mortgages or legal notices related to any property you own.

your property records is an important way to protect yourself from fraud. It can also uncover errors.

You can receive alerts that track documents by your name, or any variation of your name, as well as the name of a business. It is similar to the kind of alert you might receive from a bank about unusual activities involving your account. Knowing about it quickly can make a big difference.

“If you receive an alert about activity not initiated by you, this early notification can provide valuable time to stop criminals in their tracks.”

Pat Frank Clerk of Court & Comptroller

Sign up at hillsclerk.com

If you receive an alert about activity not initiated by you, this early notification can provide valuable time to stop criminals in their tracks,” said Clerk of Court & Comptroller Pat Frank. “I encourage you to sign up today.”

Receiving a property fraud alert does not mean you have been victimized.

Most transactions are legitimate.

You will be able to quickly determine whether a document is legitimate, and if it is not, you can alert authorities to investigate. Reviewing

Banks was unaware of the service until recently. He is now a subscriber and will encourage all of his clients to become subscribers too. He is also including a link to sign up in every work email he sends. “I am happy to help the public and put a clamp on these criminals,” he said.

Tom Scherberger is Director of Communications for the Hillsborough Clerk of Court & Comptroller.

Contact him at thomas.scherberger@ hillsclerk.com.

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WELCOME

New Brokers* & Members

August 23 - October 27, 2017

New members and Affiliates that join after October 27, 2017 will be recognized in the November/December issue. *New brokers are highlighted in yellow.

A.L. Commercial, Inc. Gennara, Nathan Align Right Realty LLC Anable, Tina Beggs, Connie Caballero, Alejandro Caines, Gavin Callejas, Luis Capps, Denise Coca, Miguel Diaz, Danai Frankauski, David Gonzalez, Rafael Hernandez, Natalie Hinnant, Laura Lee McCue-Oliver, Janet Mokube, Iyatiti Pluchino, Nancy Pomer, Cheryl Sanchez, Yuraima Spurling, Ronda Stephens, Cheryl Warren, Michelle Yarde, Joana Aqua Real Estate LLC Fager, Jonathan Argo Group Properties LLC Blanco, Amnareya Gallagher, Tina Bay Living Realty Thornburg, Edward Bayside Realty of Tampa, Inc. Booker, Myrna Beazer Realty Corp Smith, Katherine BHHS Florida Properties Group Adams, Helen Castellano, Priscilla Donovan, Dylan Mairet, Terri Manning, Blake Meracotones, Ella Montas, Ashley Parsons, Sherry Perea-Zelaya, Maynor Perry, Catherine Rabago, Lorena Smith, Eric Williams, Tyronna BHHS Florida Realty Dougherty, Darren BHHS Hatton & Associates Azzarelli, James BLUBAY INTERNATIONAL REALTY LLC Rodriguez, Zurima Bulls Realty LLC Harrison, Gail Poage, Melissa Teague, Scott Capital Caldwell LLC Caldwell, Joseph Carmena & Associates Realty Group Alvies, KeShell Century 21 Affiliated Alzate de Arrubla, Margarita Comiskey, Judith De Andrade Howard, Eduardo Howard, Wayne

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Kim, James Maragh, Marion Mathena, Ryan Michael, Tiffany Quiros, Roberto Walker, Alanastasia Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Castillo, Jason Claverie, Gail Crawford, Karen Henry, Jonquil Jueong, Stuart Mccleese, Angela Roman, Olga Rosete, Kenia Shackleford, Svetlana Century 21 Fisher & Assoc.

Rousseau, Madeline Century 21 Professional Realty Post, Nichole Rodriguez Carrion, Zorimar Whiteside, Steven Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. Brown, Christopher Carter, Wayne Fox, Courtney Johnson, Charles Lucius, William Rubalcaba-Williams, Valerie Wilson, Megan

Excel Realty Of Florida Gonzalez, Retta Exit Bayshore Realty Dismukes, James Duong, Royal Encarncion Ferrer, Emmely Lopez Cervantes, Linette Malave-Crespo, Melissa Riopelle, Tara Szalteleki, Szilard Zak, Ruben Exit Elite Realty Coomey, Brian Dale, Steve Gonzalez, Ermesc Henderson, Marc Jennings, Nancy Milry, Jean Ramirez, Orlando Solloway, Stephen EXP Realty LLC Youngblood, Robert EZ Choice MLS, INC Castillo, Vivian Fireside Real Estate Davila, Miguel Fischbach Land Company LLC Raburn, Melissa

Coldwell Banker Dolphin Realty Fermin, Bernarda

Florida Capital Realty McLaren, Ben Rodriguez Bourzac, Doris

Coldwell Banker Next Generation Carey, Natalia

Florida Executive Realty Cameron, Dion

Coldwell Banker Residential Anderson, Lesa Botero, Silvia Brogno, Stacey Coultas, Christopher Evangelist, Darlene Malone, Tawana Marsan, Alejandro Naseer, Muna Oliver, Michelle Sawyer, Sharisma Schade, Rosalie Thomas, Idris

Florida Luxury Realty Gaspard, Casey Logorz, Anthony Xu, Hui

Coolidge Realty, Inc. Tehrani, Hossein Courter Realty, Inc. Courter, Michael Deleon Sheffield Company LLC Rayford, Heather

Florida Pro Realty PLLC Reaves, John Florida Realty Hub LLC Boyd, Joseph Florida Realty Investments Giacomino, Justin Future Home Realty, Inc. Arnold, Robert Bartlett, Marguerite Infante, Melissa Kennedy, Maggie Kohlhepp, Scott Pollard, Marvin Warenchak-Sherwood, M Nichole

Dennis Realty & Inv. Corp.

Boland, Adil Budzban, Femmie Estes, Brenan

GDC Inc. Talisman, Catherine

E Home Tampa Bay Inc. Miller, Kristie

Green Star Realty, Inc. Cossette, Nicole

Easy Street Realty Florida, Inc. Chaparro, Evelyn

Hauzmart Realty Perez Quintana, Limbania De La Caridad

Ellis and Company Real Estate LLC Stokes, Sakeenah Engel&Voelkers Tampa McLaren, Lindsay EquityPro Tampa Bay LLC Huff, Ryann

TAMPA REALTORŽ • November - December 2017

Great Blue Real Est Marketing Parker, Lisa

Herbert R. Fisher Realty Williams, Annette Hoffman & Hoffman Realty Inc. Tyner, Deann Hohman Homes LLC Whitmire, Allison Century 21 Hom-

Homexpress Realty, Inc. Hancock, Nancy Grisanty, Yudit Intl. Realty Plus-Tampa Bay Urena, Chris J.T. Swann Realty, Inc. Callahan, Brian Jim Charpie Property Mgtmnt.

Yang, Peter JPT Realty LLC Chiu, Wendy Dominguez Fernandez, Yadian Keller Williams - New Tampa Baker, Christal Cardinale Bolten, Brittney Han, Eugene Itterley, David Korneva, Kseniya Lisca, Antonique Masterman, Jacob Meeks, Charlie Mendez, Kaleze Mendoza, Richard Rosario, Josue Ryman, Chad Stahl, Richard Stephens, Staton Stone, Jr., Edward Terpack, Jr., Robert Tran, Nutchaly Wells, Deborah Zarza, Elba Keller Williams Realty Accetta, Anthony Annicelli, Nicole Arroyo, Joshua Bukowski, Sean Bukowski, Stanislaw Burns, Theron Carney, Whitney Collier, Michael Crow, Lea DiLeo, Michael Ferlita, Jenn Gilley, Amanda Harris, Heather Harris, Jeffery Haughton, Franchetta Heisinger, Jessica Long, Megan Mechling, Jeffrey Mosley, Joyce Mount, Carlina Myers, Tatyana Plants- Haas, Andrea Ranaudo, Roxanne Rivas, Hilda Romero, Arlean Schulte, Shanon Shtefan, Yelena Towne, Sofia Veloz, Jennifer Wallace, Sarah Watts, Bryan West, Mary Keller Williams Realty S. Shore Alexander, Derrick Annicelli, Valerie Arce, Stormi Aspilaire, Aja Caldwell, Matthew Choyce, Tanya Diaz, Tracey

Fernandez, Fernando Fromm, Christine Glassner, William Hurley, Bev Malaj, Kimberley Sanford, Sheila Shalosky, Chris Turner, Brian Walter, Mark

Wright, Mary

Tineo, Ronald

Nieto, Susana

Mihara & Associates, Inc. Vahedi, Roza

Real Property Marketing, Inc. Meece, Wesley

Venture Development, Inc. Hall, Sietske

MREI Corporation Amaro Jimenez, Claudia

Venture Home Realty Mastenbroek, Paul

Keller Williams South Tampa Camacho, Pedro Chandrani, Amaan Gillam, Maryann Langiotti, Freddie Parks, Kylie Schmidt, Jacob Scionti, Michael Suarez, Edgar Zabukovec, Randy

New Day Realty Greene-Trueba, Erica

Realnet of Tampa Bay, LLC Dalton, David Donato, Christopher Duke, JoAnn Lacombe, Megan Nieves, Stephen

Keller Williams St Pete Realty Eustache, Wendie

Offerpad Brokerage Heard, Maxwell Owners.com Ievleva, Irina

Keller Williams Tampa Central Brown, Christopher Haas, Kornchanok Johnson Levine, Caroline Morris, Kristen Nelson-Crowley, Susan Patel, Miran Patel, Sheila Wynn, Krishna Keller Williams Tampa Prop.

Adkison, Randall Canino, Luis Collins, Mark Davis, Michael Francica, Junior Frias, Carlos Garcia, Vivian Kaymore, Jennifer Kladakis, Cynthya Lorenzo, Michelle Mancino, Joseph Myers, Justin Perez, Yanira Peters, Caitlin Poole, Angela Ranjha, Imtiaz Sleater-Lawler, Donna Valenti, Michael Victor, Kervinia Week, Bonnie Zhu, Julia Keller Williams-Plant City Railey, Rose Snyder, William KEMPA Realty, LLC White, Monika

Networth Realty of Tampa, LLC Blonder, Brittany

NextHome Discovery Cook, Michael

Realty Blu Garcia Dyer, Luis Rodriguez Perez, Ayam

NorthStar Realty Professionals Neil Bland, Yolanda

Rental Solutions LLC Finan, Scott

OceanFront Realty Bains, Sarah Boyer, Robert

Rosa Leon Realty LLC Abella, Eligio Calzadilla, Maribel Llanes, Yadany Wills, Deby

Palm Island Realty Van Hout, Julianne Pineywoods Realty LLC Bates, Brennan Silva, Ramon PinPoint Realty Group LLC Mortenson, Dion Platinum MVP Realty Thompson, Michael Premier Coast Realty LLC Pantoja, Jose Premier Realty of Tampa Bestor, Mark Bestor, Michele Chin, Kenny Romero, Angela Young, Jamie Premier Sothebys Intl Realty Campana, Christopher Gifford, Robert Jackson, Elizabeth Wolfe, Sherry Premiere Plus Realty Co. Graziano, Cynthia Ingram, Leighton Prospera Realty Evans, Kimberly Pytha Realty Group Bright, Bridget

Kings Realty & Property Mgmt.

Sun, Aixia

Quality First Realty Corp.

Luna, Pedro Muneton, Alexandra

KP Realty Services, Inc. Hoge, William

Quicksilver Real Estate Group Janer, Esther

La Rosa Realty, LLC Ortiz, Maria Rainey, Bridget

Ravenel Realty Ravenel, Erin

Live Florida Realty Parr, Noah Lombardo Team Real Estate LLC Capuano, Brianna Hoskins, Erica Mason, Kayla Myers, Ali Smith, Tamara Zawadzki, Karol Lyons Heritage Corporation McCarthy, Teresa McBride Kelly & Associates Calistri, Sheila Pacheco, Clara

RE/MAX Bayside Realty LLC Schmukal, Amanda RE/MAX Choice Realty Antonio, Ma. Francesca RE/MAX Dynamic Tafur, Fabian Williams, Amy RE/MAX South Shore Realty Nimmo, Bailey Real Broker LLC Andrzejewski, Alex Cordova, Onan Harris, Allec Real Living Casa Fina Realty

Vintage Homes Realty Wilson, Courtney WEICHERT REALTORS Yates&Assoc.

Chancey, Sarah Chancey, William Cunningham, Maurica Westchase Realty LLC Escobar, Alberto Yellowfin Realty Noanea, Gabriela Wills Johnson, Rhonda

Royal International Realty Heroux, David Martin, Mariaisabel Vallee, Dany Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. Hicks, Michael Scaia Retail Partners Walsh, Amber Schleicher Select Properties McCarron, Kevin Signature Realty Associates Brown, Alexander Cass, Sandra Cochrane, Nick Elbert, Tiawain Johnston, Shane Silicon Valley Tampa Reit LLC Davis, Glenn Simpleshowing, Inc. Gamble, Jeremy Simply Sold Properties, Inc. Oldsberg, Jolene Smith & Associates Real Estate Armenia, Stephanie Sun Realty Of Florida, Inc. McGuire, Merry McLaughlin, Brendan Saylor, Haskell Suncoast Realty Solutions, LLC Greaney, Sierra The K Company Realty, LLC Campos, Marianella Massengill, Allyson The Somerday Group PL Ciappetta, Andre The Toni Everett Company Martinez, Constantino The Xue Wei Realty Group LLC Hewang, Julia Tomlin, St Cyr & Associates LLC Rolfsen, Aimee Silva, Albert Tynes-Wilson, Terrelle Topaz Realty LLC Botero, Jorge Garcia, Yerisbel Kandutsch, Marialejandra Tropic Shores Realty LLC Barna, Michael University Realty of Tampa Morrison, Shari US Interamerican Realty LLC

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Buyers Protection Group Representatives: James Holland, John Travis

Excellence First Insurance Specialist Representative: Melissa Gallway

Mr. Mover Representative: Jason Svadeba

Caliber Home Loans Representative: Lorena Colin

Green Image Services LLC Representative: Romay Venta

Old Republic Home Protection Representative: Jeff Velez

Cloud Summit Aerial Drone Services Representative: Charles Yoakley

Home Insights LLC Representative: Riley Tucker

RP Title and Escrow LLC Representative: Ginger Friz

CMG Financial Representatives: Maureen Helm, Tyler Helm

Home Inspector Professor Representative: Orlando Mora

Suncoast Title Representative: Daniel Donis

Context Media Development Representative: Courtney Ratcliffe

HouseMaster Home Inspection Representative: Correy Southard

Veteran’s Inspection Service Representative: Scott Morin

Everything But the House Representatives: Stanley Armstrong, Sophia Preziosi

Lennar Representatives: Andy Fernandez, Jose Molina

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Representative: Carolyn Milleman

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TAMPA REALTOR® • November - December 2017

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Tampa City Council Legislative Luncheon In September, GTR members and Tampa residents met with members of the Tampa City Council for a legislative update at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor. Council members and REALTORS® discussed the mayor’s proposed tax increase.

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YPN REALTour: Tampa International Airport In October, the Young Professionals Network hosted its REALTour at Tampa International Airport.

Attendees received an update on the next phase of the airport’s master plan for its 3,300-acre campus and took a walking tour of planned development sites in one of the terminals.

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Costumes & Cocktails GTR members celebrated Halloween with a Costumes & Cocktails bash to raise money for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. The party included fundraising games, online and in-person auctions and a contest for the best decorated sponsor table and the best costume!

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OPERATION: 2017 Affiliate Expo OPERATION: 2017 Affiliate Expo welcomed REALTORS® to mix and mingle with GTR Affiliate members and take mini courses during short breakout sessions on a variety of topics to help build their businesses. This year’s expo had a special military theme.

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I’m so thankful for the opportunity to lead this committee for the past three years. And, I’m proud to say we have made some important changes that will continue our growth into a bigger, better Affiliate Committee.

The hard work of the GTR staff and the GTR board did not go overlooked. We Affiliate Business Partners work hard at GTR to support the REALTORS® Care Foundation which helps first-time homebuyers.

As I now take my seat as past Affiliate chair, I need to send many thanks to the other past chairs whose help, influence and support guided my terms. I welcome the future chairs with this same help, influence and support.

We are in good hands and should be excited about the new things to come!

I thank you all for the encouragement and insight!

Looking forward to a great 2018!

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Look what Santa brought!

No ... it’s not a puppy We are proud to welcome Taylor Morrison who joins our other outstanding builders DR Horton and CalAtlantic Homes just in time for the holidays.

Amazing Models Now Open (Taylor Morrison model opening early 2018) Single Family Homes and Villas from the $200s to the $500s Come see our wide selection of Move-In Ready Homes

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Homes within WaterGrass are constructed and sold by builders not affiliated with Crown Community Development. Future development of WaterGrass may or may not occur as shown on illustrations, depictions or maps. Pricing and availability subject to change without notice. CalAtlantic Homes #CGC 1506304, DR Horton #CBC 039052 and Taylor Morrison #CBC1261486

TAMPA REALTOR® • March - April 2017

AFFILIATE DIRECTORY Welcome to the Affiliate Directory. Every issue of the Tampa REALTOR® magazine will feature a business listing of all active GTR Affiliates, which is sorted alphabetically and categorically. Use this directory as a resource when you are looking for a local business to provide products and services. More Affiliates are joining each month, so check each issue for updates. You can also search the online Affiliate directory by visiting tamparealtors.org. Special thanks to our Gold Affiliate Partner: Haskell Termite Pest Control; and our Silver Affiliate Partners: HouseMaster Home Inspections, eMortgage Management, Complete Home Inspection Services, Wells Fargo Mortgage, Riverview Mortgage and Absolute Home Mortgage.

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OUR SERVICES We provide the following services in Hillsborough County and all surrounding counties: • Real Estate Inspections • Drywood, Subterranean and Formosan Termite Treatments • Construction Pre-Treatments • Pest Control • Rodent & Wildlife Control • Bed Bugs Treatments • Bee Removal

TERMITE & PEST WORKSHOPS Learn how to protect your clients’ real estate investment!

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Follow us on Facebook! (Search for “Haskell Termite & Pest Control Inc.”) Haskell is proud to be the first Gold Level Affiliate Partner of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® and a member since 1994. Haskell is also a proud supporter of RPAC. We are also affiliate members of the Pinellas REALTOR® Organization, REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Lakeland Board of REALTORS®, and the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®

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With its rich history of journalistic excellence, business-savvy media solutions, and involvement in the community and beyond, the Times is a powerful partner that will help to promote you and your business.

With over a decade of real estate consultive marketing experience specializing in multimedia marketing strategies, Jackie Davidson, a Senior Real Estate Multimedia Advertising representative at the Times, will help you leverage your marketing partnership with the Times for maximum benefit.

Put the power of the fifth-largest newspaper in the U.S. to work for you.

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Source: 2016 Nielsen Scarborough (r2).

AFFILIATE DIRECTORY Gold Partners are highlighted in yellow.

Silver Partners are highlighted in silver.

1031 Exchange Old Republic Exchange Company Janet Schaum 1410 N Westshore Blvd., Ste. 800 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-849-2816

http://www.orexco1031.com

Air Conditioning & Heating/ Air Quality 1 Hour Air Conditioning and Heating Caleb Suszko 3636 Erindale Dr #105 Valrico, Florida 33596

813-571-1919

Ierna’s Heating & Cooling Julie Rinaldi 18843 US Highway 41 N Lutz, Florida 33549

813-948-6355

www.iernaair.com

Indoor Air Quality Services Gary William Brend 4052 Marine Parkway New Port Richey, Florida 34652

813-586-4277

www.iaqsfla.com

Attorney/Legal Services Bay Area Real Estate Council Michael Boutzoukas 11812 N. 56 St. Temple Terrace, Florida 33617

813-988-4011

www.bplegal.com/mboutzoukas

Boss Arrighi & Hoag P.L. Christopher W Boss 10812 Gandy Blvd St Petersburg, Florida 33702

727-471-0039

LegalShield and IDShield Paul Dang 12737 Evington Point Dr Riverview, Florida 33579

813-993-8432

legalshield.com/hub/pauldang

Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A. Michelle Gilbert 2313 W. Violet St Tampa, Florida 33603

813-443-5087

http://gilbertgrouplaw.com

Owen & Dunivan PLLC Bryant Dunivan 615 W. Deleon St. Tampa, Florida 33606

813-502-6768

Sapphire Title & Escrow Co. Angela Paye 2313 W Violet St Tampa, Florida 33603

813-436-9727

www.sapphiretitleescrow.com

Builders/Developers D.R. Horton Amanda May 12602 Telecom Dr Temple Terrace, Florida 33637

813-549-1949

Holiday Builders Kathleen T. McDaniel 2293 W Eau Gallie Blvd Melbourne, Florida 32935

321-610-5252

KB Home Ben Campbell 4105 Crescent Park Dr. Riverview, Florida 33578

www.protectyourfuture.com

813-387-9661

Gano Kolev, P.A. Nick Kolev 6936 W Linebaugh Ave. Ste 101 Tampa, Florida 33625

Lennar Arcadia Jimenez 4600 W Cypress St., Ste. 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

863-875-6985

813-574-5682

Cleaning Fresh N Up Marcy Rooks 3114 W Azeele St. Tampa, Florida 33609

813-365-2619

freshnupcleaners.com

Credit Unions Suncoast Credit Union Mona Russell 6801 E. Hillsborough Ave Tampa, Florida 33610

813-621-7511

www.suncoastcreditunion.com

Estate Sale Everything But the House Stanley Armstrong 3904 Corporex Park Drive Ste 110 Tampa, Florida 33619

888-862-8750

Financial Services Advanta IRA Services Larissa Greene 13191 Starkey Rd. Ste. 9 Largo, Florida 33773

717-581-9853

Commission Express Michael Rice 100 S Edison Ave Ste. D Tampa, Florida 33606

813-712-3080

Excalibur Financial Group/Principal Financial Jeff Fabrizio 302 Knights Run Ave Ste. 110 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-383-2280

Fast Returns Income Tax St Roland JeanCharles 10630 N 56 St. #s-212 Temple Terrace, Florida 33617

813-474-7547

http://www.pmijmrealty.com

www.ganolegal.com

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical First Bank Financial Centre Seth Robbins 155 W Winsconsin Ave., PO Box 1004 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066

503-550-6612

FMA, C.P.A. Derrick Cox 2240 Belleair Rd., Ste 100 Clearwater, Florida 33764

727-530-0036

Housing Finance Authority Mark Hendrickson 601 E Kennedy Blvd 27th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602

813-272-5254

Merrill Lynch Mark R Hanson 101 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33602

813-273-8549

http://fa.ml.com/markrichardhanson

MetLife Chris Bruser 1417 Compton St Brandon, Florida 33511

813-464-5221

www.ChrisBruser.com

MidFlorida Credit Union Richard Green 20401 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, Florida 33647

813-386-4201

www.midflorida.com

Seacoast Bank Megan Martinez 401 S Florida Ave, Ste 100 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-418-3018

Stuart Angelo & Company PA CPA Stuart Angelo 201 E. Kennedy Blvd Ste. 1620 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-229-8889

Third Federal Savings and Loan Patti Midkiff 1056 Pine Ridge Rd. Naples, Florida 34108

239-213-9460

Flooring Riterug Flooring Realtor Wholesale Mobile Direct Brian Collett 4701 E Acline Dr, Ste 250 Tampa, Florida 33605

Home Automation Breakout Sales Mike Lopez 8603 Adamo Drive Tampa, Florida 33619

877-494-1499

Home Inspection Complete Home Inspection Services Albert Cooke

813-380-1355

www.completehomeinspectionservices.net

HouseMaster Home Inspections Michelle & Robert Southard

866-931-2350

www.east-tampa.housemaster.com

1-Inspector Robert A Blobner 1902 Cattleman Drive Brandon, Florida 33511

813-661-3690

AcuSystem Home Inspections David Gonzalez 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd., Ste 120 Lithia, Florida 33547

813-361-8802

www.goacusystem.com

813-245-3351

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical All Bay Home Inspection Services Matthew Barnicle 602 S Albany Ave Tampa, Florida 33606

727-251-3302

All Tampa Home Inpsection, LLC Bobby Hayes 435 Evergreen Drive Oldsmar, Florida 34677

727-424-0158

Any Home Inpsection Services David Counts P.O. Box 360265 Tampa, Florida 33673

813-545-4799

Barmes Enterprises, inc Ric Barmes 4409 Loma Vista Dr Valrico, Florida 33596

813-477-6586

Bay to Bay Home Inspections Robert E Rush 8312-1 Manor Club Circle Tampa, Florida 33647

813-732-2472

Bay Area Home Inspections LLC Shane Dollman 4612 South Lois Ave Tampa, Florida 33611

813-727-8827

Bennett Property Inspection Kevin Bennett 4106 W San Juan St Tampa, Florida 33629

813-260-9920

www.bennettpropertyinspection.com

Beryl Project Engineering Richard Leo Cannyn 2816 N 10th St Tampa, Florida 33605

813-616-3301

http://www.berylprojectengineering.com

BLT Inspections Brandon Testone 2806 Pine Club Dr Plant City, Florida 33566

813-777-9848

www.bltinspections.com

Buyers Home Store Scott P Surridge 24812 SR 54 Lutz, Florida 33559

813-235-4951

Buyers Protection Group Randy Noon 15108 Princewood Lane Land O’Lakes, Florida 34638

352-428-1833

www.bpginspections.com

DG Construction & Inspections Daniel Glenn Fricke 212 28th St S St. Petersburg, Florida 33712

727-642-2793

www.dgciflorida.com

Enterprise Title Cinthya Jorge 3602 Henderson Blvd Tampa, Florida 33609

813-849-1400

Florida Building Inspection Gr Dustie Amatangelo 333. N Falkenburg Rd., Ste. B214 Tampa, Florida 33578

813-409-3249

Florida Certified Home Inspections Whitney Ogden 612 Florida Circle South Apollo Beach, Florida 33572

813-724-3724

Florida Superior Inspections Stephan A Warner 18331 Coqui CT Odessa, Florida 33556

813-453-8540

Best Home Inspection Richard A Yelton 23086 Madelyn AVE Port Charlotte, Florida 33954

www.FloridaSuperiorInspections

besthomeinspectionandconstructionco.com

813-785-4620

941-391-5372

Get the Facts Home Inspection Joe Svehla 867 W Bloomingdale NO. 6118 Brandon, Florida 33508

GJR Inspection Services,LLC Gary Ratliff 1971 W. Lumsden Rd. Brandon, Florida 33511

813-685-7573

HomeTeam Inspection Svc. Mitchell H Rothenberg 720 E. Fletcher Ave., Ste. 105 Tampa, Florida 33612

813-632-0550

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Home Insights LLC Riley Tucker 3909 Butternut Ct Brandon, Florida 33511

813-927-4250

Home Inspection Professionals, Inc. Anthony Galvez 4508 Castaway Drive #3 Tampa, Florida 33615

813-334-1375

Home Inspector Professor Orlando Mora 15116 Heronglen Dr Lithia, Florida 33547

813-777-2750

JML Inspection Services Jim Malvesto 12924 Lake Ventana Dr Tampa, Florida 33625

813-265-9700

McLafferty Property Inspections, LLC Kevin McLafferty 4435 Mohican Trail Valrico, Florida 33594

941-815-8771

www.mclaffertypropertyinspections.com

Pillar to Post Home Inspections Kathleen Reed 303 Tighe Ave Seffner, Florida 33584

813-470-8468

Pillar to Post Home Inspections Gary Ratliff 1971 W Lumsden Rd, #329 Brandon, Florida 33511

813-685-7573

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical Safeline Home Inspections LLC Corey Richardson 2021 Shadow Pine Dr Brandon, Florida 33511

919-602-7749

www.safelineinspections.com

SIM Home Inspection Pablo Izaguirre 7853 Gunn Hwy #235 Tampa, Florida 33626

813-363-3611

U.S. INSPECT LLC Robert Erenberg 3650 Concorde Parkway Ste 100 Chantilly, Virginia 20151

888-225-3755

www.usinspect.com/tampa

Veteran’s Inspection Service Scott Morin 6580 72nd Avenue North Pinellas Park, Florida 33781

888-783-8123

Waypoint Property Inspection Robert E Hintze Jr 9605 Greenbank Drive Riverview, Florida 33569

813-486-8551

Win Home Inspection New Tampa Rob Kuntz P.O. Box 46591 Tampa, Florida 33646

813-774-1080

winhomeinspectionnewtampa.com

Home Warranty Home Warranty of America Laura Vetter P.O. Box 850 Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069

888-492-7359

www.hwahomewarranty.com

Old Republic Home Protection Brian Brown P.O. Box 375 Ellenton, Florida 34222

800-282-7131

www.myorhp.com/brianbrown

Insurance A B Capital Group Alex Conguta 1408 Westshore Blvd NO. 708 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-262-0059

www.abcapitalgroup.com

Artisan Insurance Group Richard Vazquez 601 Lithia Pinecrest RD Brandon, Florida 33511

813-654-8472

www.LowerInsuranceRate.com

Brightway Insurance, the Saltzman Agency Rich Saltzman 13909 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 104 Tampa, Florida 33618

813-777-6305

Credit Union Insurance Services Debbie Freeman 711 E Henderson Ave Tampa, Florida 33602

813-414-6787

Excellence First Insurance Specialist Melissa Gallway P.O. Box 2402 Brandon, Florida 33509

813-867-2132

www.excellencefirstins.com

Herbert H. Landy Ins. Joseph Flynn 75 Second AVE Ste. 410 The Villages, Florida 32162

800-336-5422 www.landy.com

U.S. Health Advisors Chris Davis 5404 Hoover Blvd Ste. 20821 Tampa, Florida 33634

813-391-1054

Interior Decorator/Home Staging Breakout Sales Mike Lopez 8603 Adamo Drive Tampa, Florida 33619

887-494-1499

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Home Frosting Karen Post 5471 W Waters Ave #200 Tampa, Florida 33609

713-828-0691

homefrosting.com

My Favorite Art Place Jerri Menaul 1750 N Hercules Ave Clearwater, Florida 33765

727-726-7411

Marketing/Web Design Tampa Bay Times Jackie Davidson 490 1st Avenue S. St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

813-226-3450

B2 Communications Kyle Parks 333 Third Ave N Ste. 530 St. Petersburg, Florida 33704

813-352-1325

Realty Zapp Thomas Bible 3548 Duke Firth St. Land O’ Lakes , Florida 34638

813-205-9497

Mortgage Services eMortgage Management Scott Pendleton 13053 W Linebaugh Ave., Ste. 102 Tampa, FL 33626

813-517-0795

emmloans.com/ScottPendleton/

Riverview Mortgage Julie Dahl 11256 Boyette RD Riverview, Florida 33569

813-343-0110

www.riverviewmortgage.com

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Michael Bull 1463 Oakfield Dr., Suite 108 Brandon, FL 33511

813-662-5209

www.wfhm.com/loans/brandonbranchfl

AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical Absolute Home Mortgage Corp Erica Adams 5110 Eisenhower Blvd, Ste 150 Tampa, FL 33634

813-257-9033

http://www.ahmcloans.com/

American Bancshares Mortgage Francine Villa 4590 Ulmerton Rd Clearwater, Florida 33762

813-598-0844

www.francine.myabsm.com

American Eagle Mortgage Co. Drake Beaulieu 600 N. Westshore Blvd, Ste 304 Tampa, Florida 33609

727-417-0752

American Mortgage Services Tracey Pines 1000 N Ashley Drive, Ste. 1020 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-831-9330

http://www.traceypines.com

American Security Mortgage Brooke Lowry 711 S Howard Ave., Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33606

813-501-7192

America’s Mortgage Professionals Richard Martino 405 N Reo Street #250 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-549-1058

Atlantic Coast Bank Allen Keller 107 Hampton Rd, Suite 190 Clearwater, Florida 33759

727-608-5709

Bachman Lear & Company, Inc. Cindy Argerious 5601 Mariner St. Ste. 450 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-289-2727

Caliber Home Loans Laurie King 1715 N. Westshore Blvd, Ste 860 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-518-7133

Centennial Bank Crystal Dziadosz 14877 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida 33618

First Bank Financial Centre Seth Robbins 155 W Winsconsin Ave, PO Box 1004 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066

Chase Home Lending Marie Smith Cary 4919 Memorial Highway, Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33634

Gateway Mortgage Group James Watson 7855 Argyle Forest Blvd., Unit 911 Jacksonville, Florida 32244

813-898-1211

813-880-6550

CMG Financial Marcus Aguiar 4200 W Cypress Street, Suite 490 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-477-3529

Cross Country Mortgage, Inc Andre Taylor 1511 N Westshore Ste. 260 Tampa, Florida 33607

503-550-6612

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union Pamela Henderson 315 South Blvd Tampa, Florida 33606

813-837-2451

www.growfinancial.org

Guaranteed Rate Daniel Larios 2202 N Westshore Blvd NO. 240 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-333-9853

813-389-2557

Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation Lori Staben 3001 N Rocky Point Dr. E, Ste. 217 Tampa, Florida 33607

Guild Mortgage Company Al Lucas 3628 Madaca Lane Tampa, Florida 33618

847-406-9505

Eagle Home Mortgage Erica F Paradise 15550 lightwave Dr Ste 200 Clearwater, Florida 33760

727-373-5024

ericafparadisemba.eaglehm.com

Envoy Mortgage Robert Paredes 8875 Hidden River Parkway, Ste. 300 Temple Terrace, Florida 33637

813-300-7218

Fairway Independent Mortgage Lindsey Vance 3003 W. Azeele St., Unit 200 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-337-0699

Farm Credit Of Central Florida Gayle A Yanes 2301 Thonotosassa RD Plant City, Florida 33563

800-713-7550

farmcreditcfl.com

www.guaranteedrate.com

813-484-1147

www.guildmortgage.com/officers/allucas

Highlands Resdential Mortgage Cheryl D Hardy 4006 S MacDill Ave Ste. C Tampa, Florida 33611 Home Loans By U, Inc. Gilbert Anthony Theophille 4021 N Armenia AVE., Ste. 102 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-875-4528

www.HomeLoansByU.com

IMortgage Deb Elfrink 2111 W Swann Ave Ste.s 200 Tampa, Florida 33606

727-409-2100

www.imortgage.com

LoanFlight Lending, LLC Paul Blaylock 2502 Rocky Point Drive Ste. 510 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-435-5530

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical MB Financial Bank Miguel Morales 6803 Lake Worth Road, Suite 315 Greenacres, Florida 33467

813-340-1594

Midwest Equity Mortgage Neal Hartley 8875 Hidden River PKWY Ste 300 Temple Terrace, Florida 33637

813-714-4123

Norcom Mortgage Sherry Owens 2202 N. Westshore Blvd., Ste. 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-288-4678

Perl Mortgage Laurie Look-Dean 3450 Buschwood Park Drive, STE 110 Tampa, Florida 33618

813-315-4940

Peoples Bank Julie Hennessey 2109 E Palm Ave, Suite 103 Tampa, Florida 33605

813-523-4783

Primary Residential Mortgage Benjamin J Macht 4124 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa, Florida 33624

813-774-4068

www.besttampabaymortgage.com

Regions Mortgage Karen Wyckoff 3522 Bell Shoals Rd. Valrico, Florida 33594

813-571-2055

RP Funding Jon Woods 2700 Westhall Lane Ste. NO. 120 Maitland, Florida 32751

321-397-4189

Security National Mortgage Company Daniela Izaguirre 3689 Tampa Rd. Suite 330 Oldsmar, Florida 34677

727-450-3924

Service First Home Loans Eric Ahlers 2202 N Westshore Blvd Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-489-4717

Service First Home Loans Jim Reed 2202 N Westshore Blvd Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-489-4717

www.servicefirsthomeloans.com

Skyway Mortgage Group Drake Beaulieu 600 N Westshore Blvd Ste 304 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-336-2405

Suntrust Mortgage Bryan Flores 401 E Jackson St 10th Floor Tampa, Florida 33624

813-412-0334

www.suntrust.com/bryan.flores

TD Bank Lane Pigsley 1501 S. Dale Mabry Tampa, Florida 33629

813-259-2798

The Heckman Group at Success Brian Heckman 12856 Commodity Place Tampa, Florida 33626

813-749-7776

www.theheckmangroup.com

The Mortgage Firm Patrick Storch 8471 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa, Florida 33625

813-616-8844

www.closemymortgagetampa.com

The Mortgage Firm - Tampa One Chris Kidder 6521 Gunn Highway Tampa, Florida 33625

813-644-6001

Total Home Title Tracey Pines 210-B S. Macdill Ave Tampa, Florida 33609

813-443-5607

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Vandyk Mortgage Mike Bishop 13577 Feathersound Dr Clearwater, Florida 33762

727-395-9095

www.vandykfl.com

Veteran’s United Home Loans Kelly Tolster 3686 West Gandy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33611

813-835-1516

vukellytolster.com

Office Furniture Office Furniture Center Jennifer Jackson 2117 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33606

813-254-7253

Pest Control Haskell Termite Pest Control Rick A Freeman 1519 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33604

813-239-1790

Green Image Services LLC Romay Venta 3416 W Palmetto St Tampa, FL 33607

813-333-3940

Hughes Exterminators Audra Snyder 5325 Kelly Rd Tampa, FL 33615

813-884-1555

www.hughes-exterminators.com

The Mosquito Authority Loretta Dominguez 11125 La Quinta Pl El Paso, Florida 79936

915-242-1344

Photography 360VR Photography Mark Bjorkman 1730 S Pinellas Ave, Suite D Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689

813-518-5347

AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical Cloud Summit Aerial Drone Services Charles Yoakley 8610 Hawbuck St Trinity, Florida 34655

813-591-4827

Pro-Motions Plus Fred L Procise 2405 Arborwood Dr Valrico, Florida 33596

813-436-0823

www.procisepromotions.com

Context Media Development Courtney Ratcliffe P.O. Box 110523 Naples, Florida 34108

866-746-8616

Homecast Media Marcus Grayson 4659 Pond Ridge Drive Riverview, Florida 33578

Property Management Richman Property Services Holly Berkey 4530 W Cypress St Suite #340 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-262-0401

Tampa Bay Chapter of NARPM Paul Arrington 7985 113th St. N. Ste. 335 Seminole, Florida 33772

813-421-3756

Plumbing

http://arricorealty.com

http://www.homeeonedemand.com

813-254-5338

813-362-8404

Bento Luxe, Inc. Allison Mook 1503 S US Hwy 301 #8 Tampa, Florida 33619

813-530-2750

813-889-0308

Mr. Mover Jason Svadeba 4707 W Gandy Tampa, Florida 33611

813-251-6683

Suddath Relocation Systems Kevin Maxfield 4756 122nd Ave N Clearwater, Florida 33762

727-394-3114

www.suddathtampa.com

813-300-4052

Homee On-Demand Sara McFarland 1413 W Howard Avenue Tampa, Florida 33606

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Versaggi Management Russell Versaggi 511 S. Westland Ave. #16 Tampa, Florida 33606

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Bridget Jenkins Wilson 3108 Barkley Lane Valrico, Florida 33596

813-689-7663

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Relocation Services/Moving Brothers EZ Moving Gary Thacker 1311 W Cass Street Tampa, Florida 33606

813-774-5361

Schools/Continuing Education Bob Hogue School of R.E., Inc. Bob Hogue 5531 9th. St. N. St. Petersburg, Florida 33703-1203

727-526-5338

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical

Surveyor

Ed Klopfer School of R.E. Ed Klopfer 4068 Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, Florida 34233

Landtec Surveying Jay Wazelle 974 Phyllis Ave Largo, Florida 33771

941-379-3577

www.edklopfer.com

813-962-6004

727-645-1038

Sawgrass Real Estate Academy James Christopher Lumia P.O. Box 1232 Safety Harbor, Florida 34695

813-444-6102

www.sawgrassacdemy.com

Enterprise Title Virginia Youngman 3602 Henderson Blvd Tampa, Florida 33609

Title Agencies AWS Title Services LLC Anthony Surber 4809 Ehrlich Rd. Ste 101 Tampa, Florida 33624

813-849-1400 www.etotb.com

813-908-6800

Short Sales

Bay National Title Company Walter DeVenne Mr. 13577 Feather Sound Dr Ste 250 Clearwater, Florida 33762

Wells Fargo Short Sales Debbie Kampel 3125 Phlox Drive Palm Harbor, Florida 34684

727-224-1720

727-409-4900

www.bntc.com

Solar Powur, PBC Indep Solar Advisor Jude Davis 625 12th Ave N St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

727-827-2686

Brokers Title of Tampa, LLC Tracey Spanola 3644 Madaca Lane Tampa, Florida 33618

Benefit Title Services,LLC Robert Young III 212 S. Magnolia AVE Tampa, Florida 33606

Fairview Title Company Shelley Slater 9310 N. Armenia Ave Tampa, Florida 33612

813-933-2201

Fidelity National Title Insurance Diane L Luttmann 2814 W Bay Dr Largo, Florida 33770

813-416-0018

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813-251-1420

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical First American Title Michelle Hernandez 1731 S Kings Ave Brandon, Florida 33511

813-514-2828

Flagship Title Alberta Party Bland Tampa Bay Area Tampa, Florida 33609

Land Castle Title Sunny Alexander 12750 Citrus Park Lane, Suite 105 Tampa, Florida 33625

RP Title and Escrow LLC Ryan McCarthy 1101 Marbella Plaza Drive Tampa, Florida 33619

http://www.landcastletitle.com

http://rptitleandescrow.com

813-249-9900

813-875-1200

Majesty Title Services, LLC Kim B Miller 4006 S. MacDill Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611

www.FlagshipTitle.com

813-831-3885

Foundation Title & Trust, LLC Lynn Langowski 10845 Boyette Rd. Riverview, Florida 33569

Mason Title & Escrow Company Cindy Maxie 27544 Cashford Circle NO. 101 Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544

www.fttflorida.com

813-343-8003

Sapphire Title & Escrow Co. Kerry Barbon 2313 W. Violet St Tampa, Florida 33603

813-436-9727

www.sapphiretitleescrow.com

813-973-7319

Stewart Title Sarah Walters 3402 West Cypress St. Tampa, Florida 33607

www.masontitle.com

813-872-9898

Genesis Title Debra Dearborn 1140 Kyle Wood Lane Brandon, Florida 33511

Nations Title Agency Trisha Murphy 28870 US Hwy 19 N Ste 331-2 Clearwater, Florida 33761

Sunbelt Title Agency Ralph Zeiler 14502 W Dale Mabry HWY Ste 304 Tampa, Florida 33618

Hallmark Title Agency, LLC Rick Smith 3825 Henderson Blvd Ste 504 Tampa, Florida 33629

North American Title Company Kimberly Martin 2918 W. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 201 Tampa, Florida 33609

Suncoast Title Edina McGuire 1001 S. Macdill Avenue, Suite 604 Tampa, Florida 33629

OIG Title & Escrow, LLC Charles W Cadrecha ESQ 5201 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 510 Tampa, Florida 33609

Total Home Title Tracey Pines 1311 N. Church Ave Tampa, Florida 33607

813-684-8479

813-682-8002

813-397-1400

www.HallmarkTitleFL.com

Haven Title, LLC Kristi Sereno 4907 N Florida Ave #300 Tampa, Florida 33603

814-218-5056

Hillsborough Title Marie Combs 350 E. Bloomingdale AVE Brandon, Florida 33511

813-655-4000

www.hillsboroughtitle.com

Home Solutions Title, Inc. Dan Whitmore 1001 W Cleveland St. Tampa, Florida 33606

813-922-5866

886-788-4853

813-243-8943

813-968-0019

www.oigtitle.com

Omega Title LLC Brandon Moser 2202 N Westshore Blvd Ste 283 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-486-1199

813-397-3080

813-259-0006

813-443-5607

Trilogy Title & Closing Cherie Skaggs 1111 N Westshore Blvd., Ste. 202 A Tampa, Florida 33607

813-448-7700

http://trilogytitle.com/

RELTCO Inc Steve Barker 13401 McCormick Dr Ste. B Tampa, Florida 33626

813-855-0009 www.reltco.com

If you’re an active Affiliate and you don’t see your information listed in the directory, please contact Kristy Perez at kristy@tamparealtors.org. tamparealtors.org

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